Double Duty

A slow-burning wartime medical drama that mixes quiet tension with earnest heroism and a steady sense of peril.

Genres

Drama

Starring

Yao Jude, Shao Sihan, Liu Zhichen

Overview

During the final stages of the Liberation War, Captain Zhuang leads a small PLA unit to pursue a retreating Nationalist regiment hiding in Heishan Temple, where a contagious disease has spread among their soldiers. Disguised as medical assistants, Zhuang’s team infiltrates the temple to assist Dr. Wei, a local physician captured by the Nationalists. Together, they treat the sick, contain the outbreak, and map the tunnels to rescue soldiers who wish to defect.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, survival, loyalty, deception

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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